Trader Joe's Recalls 653K Scented Candles

BAY AREA, CA—Shoppers who recently purchased a scented candle from Trader Joe's will want to make sure it is not among the 653,000 recalled Thursday by the grocer.

Trader Joe's announced it was recalling its Mango Tangerine Scented Candles because they pose a fire hazard. The company said the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger-than-expected flame, posing a fire hazard.

The Southern California-based grocer has received 14 reports of incidents involving high flames with the recalled candles, including three reports of minor property damage and two reports of minor burns.

The candles have white-colored wax with a cotton wick in a tin container. They weigh about 5.7 ounces and have SKU number 56879 on the bottom of the tin container.

Customers who purchased the candle, which was sold in June 2024 at stores nationwide, should immediately stop using it and return it to any Trader Joe's store for a full cash refund. Alternatively, they can go online and complete the Product Feedback Form to receive a $4 Trader Joe’s gift card by mail. Consumers will receive a response from Customer Relations requesting a receipt or a photo of the candle.

Of 594 Trader Joe's stores in the United States, the state of California has 202 stores —34 percent — the most of any U.S. state or territory. The Bay Area has at least 34 locations: Alameda, Brentwood, Castro Valley, Concord, Daly City, Danville, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Fairfield, Fremont, Greenbrae, Napa, Lafayette, Livermore, Los Altos, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Novato, Oakland, Pacific Grove, Petaluma, Pleasanton, Pinole, San Rafael, Sunnyvale, South San Francisco, San Jose, San Ramon, Santa Rosa, San Mateo and Walnut Creek.

Customers with questions about the recall may contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations at 626-599-3817 or send an email.